--- product_id: 49682206 title: "The Jewel: A Novel of the Life of Jean Armour and Her Husband, Robert Burns" price: "16484CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/49682206-the-jewel-a-novel-of-the-life-of-jean-armour store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Authentic 18th-century setting Deep, passionate romance Rich historical detail The Jewel: A Novel of the Life of Jean Armour and Her Husband, Robert Burns **Price:** 16484CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the hidden love story behind Scotland’s greatest poet — don’t miss this literary jewel! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Jewel: A Novel of the Life of Jean Armour and Her Husband, Robert Burns - **How much does it cost?** 16484CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/49682206-the-jewel-a-novel-of-the-life-of-jean-armour) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Literary Elegance:** Beautiful prose that blends biography and fiction, making history come alive page by page. - • **Immersive Period Drama:** Step into 18th-century Scotland with vivid, meticulously researched settings and social intrigue. - • **Unearthed Historical Gem:** Discover the untold story of Jean Armour, the woman behind Scotland’s national poet. - • **Authentic Emotional Depth:** Experience a passionate, tempestuous marriage that defies history’s neglect. - • **Feminine Strength Spotlighted:** Celebrate Jean’s resilience and voice, finally given the spotlight she deserves. ## Overview The Jewel is a richly detailed historical novel that brings to life the passionate and complex marriage of Jean Armour and Robert Burns. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Scotland’s political and social turmoil, it reveals the untold story of Jean’s strength and love, blending authentic historical research with evocative storytelling. Highly rated and praised for its emotional depth and literary craftsmanship, this novel reclaims a forgotten heroine in literary history. ## Description A Luscious Historical Novel About Robert Burns' wife, Jean Armour. The Jewel is set largely during the dramatic years of their courtship in Mauchline, their married life at Ellisland and in Dumfries, and Robert's early death, all against a background simmering with political intrigue and turmoil. Jean - a beautiful young woman with the voice of a nightingale - has been inexplicably neglected by biographers and historians. At first, her stonemason father tried to protect the young Jean from the advances of the mercurial ploughman-poet, whose roving eye and even delusions of grandeur were notorious. Nevertheless, she fell for him and accepted his proposal. Their extraordinary marriage was passionate, tempestuous, and enduring against all odds, and its rocky course reveals Jean's indomitable strength and character. How she lived with, and frequently without, Scotland's most famous son tells us much about the life and times of Burns himself, and is a compelling story in itself. Review: A joy to read - Some books are page turners where you find yourself racing to the end, but others deserve to be savoured and this is how I felt while reading The Jewel, Catherine Czerkawskas beautifully written novel of the life of Jean Armour, wife of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns. Despite being brought up with Burns as a national hero, I had only the haziest idea of his life story except for an impression he was a philanderer, and little or no knowledge of his wife Jean. To this extent the book was a revelation in describing their complex relationship and there’s a sense that Czerkawska is righting the wrongs of a history that has consigned their marriage to a footnote. The author says she has included only what is true or could be true and so there is a remarkable authenticity in this story. I never doubted any of the details of life and society in 18th century Ayrshire or felt myself leaving the story I was inhabiting. If anything the reluctance to rework or restructure the events means that in some ways it occasionally reads more like biography than fiction, but with the addition of all Jean’s hopes and fears for herself, her often absent husband and her children. Because crucially it is Jean’s story, not Rab’s, and so his famous dalliances are covered only in so far as Jean knew about them. Particularly affecting is the account of her widowhood when she found herself the custodian of memories other people wanted to own but also made peace with those she had previously considered enemies. The poetry of Burns is quoted liberally and I took great pleasure in having lines that had swum around in my consciousness pinned down to a specific time and place. This is an important book in shining a light on a woman whom history has overlooked. It’s also a joy to read. I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone with or without an interest in Rabbie Burns. Review: Four Stars - A lovely story of the romance between Robert Burns and Jean Armour. Tender and revealing ## Features - Saraband ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 572,838 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2,027 in Biographical & Autofiction 28,825 in Historical Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 104 Reviews | ## Images ![The Jewel: A Novel of the Life of Jean Armour and Her Husband, Robert Burns - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wFtW6xPOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A joy to read *by A***B on 7 June 2016* Some books are page turners where you find yourself racing to the end, but others deserve to be savoured and this is how I felt while reading The Jewel, Catherine Czerkawskas beautifully written novel of the life of Jean Armour, wife of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns. Despite being brought up with Burns as a national hero, I had only the haziest idea of his life story except for an impression he was a philanderer, and little or no knowledge of his wife Jean. To this extent the book was a revelation in describing their complex relationship and there’s a sense that Czerkawska is righting the wrongs of a history that has consigned their marriage to a footnote. The author says she has included only what is true or could be true and so there is a remarkable authenticity in this story. I never doubted any of the details of life and society in 18th century Ayrshire or felt myself leaving the story I was inhabiting. If anything the reluctance to rework or restructure the events means that in some ways it occasionally reads more like biography than fiction, but with the addition of all Jean’s hopes and fears for herself, her often absent husband and her children. Because crucially it is Jean’s story, not Rab’s, and so his famous dalliances are covered only in so far as Jean knew about them. Particularly affecting is the account of her widowhood when she found herself the custodian of memories other people wanted to own but also made peace with those she had previously considered enemies. The poetry of Burns is quoted liberally and I took great pleasure in having lines that had swum around in my consciousness pinned down to a specific time and place. This is an important book in shining a light on a woman whom history has overlooked. It’s also a joy to read. I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone with or without an interest in Rabbie Burns. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by S***S on 15 July 2016* A lovely story of the romance between Robert Burns and Jean Armour. Tender and revealing ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jean Armour - The Jewel *by S***S on 12 November 2016* As an admirer of Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns and his wife Jean Armour, I am so pleased that Catherine Czerkawska has written this historical fiction. The book is based on the facts and brings well deserved attention to the lovely Jean. It is a true romance for which Ms. Czerkawska did considerable research. All her novels are well researched and this lovingly written book is no exception. After purchasing this book I bought another for a friend. I will be reading it over and over again. I am happy to recommend "The Jewel" and its authoress's other writings. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/49682206-the-jewel-a-novel-of-the-life-of-jean-armour](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/49682206-the-jewel-a-novel-of-the-life-of-jean-armour) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-14*